Our approach to investing

A holistic approach with the added benefits of the knowledge and resources of our parent company, JDRF.

As a venture philanthropy fund, we approach investment opportunities slightly differently than either a venture capital fund or a non-profit organization:

First, we evaluate if the investment opportunity is in line with our mission: accelerating life-changing solutions to treat, prevent, and cure type 1 diabetes (T1D) through catalytic commercial investments.

Second, we look at the likelihood of attracting other investors needed to deliver a product to market.

Our investments and our investors are not limited to just the U.S., but are from across the global community. And we work closely with JDRF affiliates in the UK, Canada, Australia, Denmark, Israel and the Netherlands.

We follow an investment model typical to a $100m venture fund or small corporate strategic fund. All private capital raised is recorded as a charitable donation and receives associated tax benefits at the time of contribution.

Other investment considerations

Process

All investment opportunities are reviewed swiftly on a rolling basis in partnership with JDRF to assure appropriate alignment in strategy. Everything is strictly confidential.

R&D

Financing Structure

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Supporting the next generation of T1D technologies

The T1D Fund is JDRF’s front door to all T1D commercial opportunities.

The T1D Fund invests in products and therapies that enable people with T1D, or those at risk of developing it, to lead a more normal and longer life.

We invest in opportunities that can generate returns. Potential for returns on investments is important to attract outside investors and create syndicates necessary to finance T1D opportunities.

As a venture philanthropy fund, neither management nor donors to the T1D Fund receive distributions. Our returns are reinvested back into the Fund so that we can support the next generation of life-changing T1D technologies.

About the JDRF T1D Fund

Our aim is to create a new investment market aimed at delivering solutions to those living with or at risk of developing T1D. Launched in December 2016, the T1D Fund is a combination of venture capital and philanthropy focused solely on T1D. It’s the first scale, mission-driven venture philanthropy fund focused on commercial investments in companies developing life-saving T1D products. The portfolio consists of therapeutics, devices, vaccines, and diagnostics. We already have made several investments and the list will only continue to grow.